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Wyss Family
Symposium on
Genetic Predisposition
to Brain Cancer
May 11–12, 2015
Wyss Family Symposium
on Genetic Predisposition
to Brain Cancer
May 11–12, 2015
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Faculty
Keynote:
Carlo M. Croce, MD
Distinguished University Professor
The John W. Wolfe Chair
in Human Cancer Genetics
Professor and Chair, Department of Molecular
Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics
Director, Human Cancer Genetics Program
Director, Genetics Institute
Shahab Asgharzadeh, MD
Jonathan L. Finlay, MB, ChB
Division of Hematology/Oncology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Professor of Pediatrics
The Ohio State University
Director, Neuro-Oncology Program
Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Jeffrey R. Leonard, MD
Russell R. Lonser, MD
Conference Hosts
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Division of Hematology,
Oncology and BMT
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Division of Neurology
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Personalized Medicine and
Cancer Predisposition Program
David H. Gutmann, MD, PhD
Department of Neurology
Director, Neurofibromatosis Center
Washington University School of Medicine
Chief, Pediatric Neurosurgery
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
David Malkin, PhD
Donald W. (“Will”) Parsons, MD, PhD
Professor and Chairman
Department of Neurological Surgery
The Ohio State University
Intended Audience:
Adult and pediatric neurosurgeons, pediatric and medical
neuro-oncologists and oncologists, neuro-radiologists, internists,
pediatricians, geneticists, genetic counselors, at-risk families, and other
pertinent healthcare providers.
Conference Planning Committee
Daniel E. Barr, MHSA, FACHE
Elena Chiappinelli, MSW, MHA
Tami Davis
Jennifer English
Jonathan Finlay, MB, ChB
Elizabeth Potts
Steve Roach, MD
Elizabeth Varga, MS, LGC
Tammi Young-Saleme, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Biophysics
University of Toronto
Director, Cancer Genetics Program
Senior Staff Oncologist,
Division of Hematology/Oncology
Senior Scientist, Genetics and
Genome Biology Program
The Hospital for Sick Children
Joshua D. Schiffman, MD
Medical Director, High Risk
Pediatric Cancer Clinic
Associate Professor,
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Adjunct Associate Professor,
Oncological Sciences
Investigator, Huntsman Cancer Institute
Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
Departments of Pediatrics,
Molecular & Human Genetics
Texas Children’s Cancer Center
Uri Tabori, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics,
Institute of Medical Sciences, UofT
Staff Neuro-Oncologist at
The Hospital for Sick Children
Senior Scientist and Principal Investigator,
Genetic & Genomic Program, Research Institute
The Hospital for Sick Children
Steve Roach, MD
Chief of Pediatric Neurology
Vice-Chair of Pediatrics
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Andrea F. Patenaude, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of
Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Director of Psycho-Oncology Research in the
Division of Pediatric Oncology,
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Agenda
Wyss Symposium on Genetic Predisposition to Brain Cancer
May 11-12, 2015
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Monday, May 11, 2015
7 – 8 a.m.Breakfast and Check-in
8 – 8:05 a.m.
Introduction
Dr. John Barnard
8:05 – 8:10 a.m. Introduction
8:10 – 8:30 a.m.
Overview
8:30 – 9:05 a.m. Neurofibromatosis - Type 1
9:05 – 9:15 a.m. 9:15 – 9:50 a.m.
Questions
Neurofibromatosis - Type 2
9:50 – 10 a.m. Questions
10 – 10:35 a.m.
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
10:35 – 10:45 a.m.
10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Mr. Oliver Wyss
Dr. Jonathan Finlay
Dr. David Gutmann
Dr. Jeffrey Leonard
Dr. Steve Roach
Questions
Break
11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. Keynote Address: Micro RNAs
in Cancer Genetics
Dr. Carlo Croce
12 – 12:10 p.m.
Questions
12:10 – 12:45 p.m.Von Hippel Lindau Syndrome
Dr. Russell Lonser
12:45 – 1 p.m.
Questions
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Lunch
Family Symposium
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Monday, May 11, 2015
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.Check-in for Families
2:30 – 2:40 p.m.
Mr. Oliver Wyss
2:40 – 2:55 p.m. Overview
Dr. Jonathan Finlay
2:55 – 3:10 p.m.
The Family Centric Cancer Genetics Clinic
3:10 – 3:25 p.m. Advances in Understanding
of Neurocutaneous Syndromes
3:25 – 3:40 p.m. Advances in Understanding of
Cancer Predisposition Syndromes
3:40 – 3:55 p.m.
Psychological Issues Confronting At-Risk Families
3:55 – 4:25 p.m. 4:25 – 4:40 p.m.
Break
The Pros & Cons of Genomic Screening
4:40 – 5:15 p.m. Round Table Questions
5:15 – 5:20 p.m.
Adjourn
6:30 p.m. +
Symposium Banquet
Dr. Joshua Schiffman
Dr. Steve Roach
Dr. David Malkin
Dr. Andrea Patenaude
Dr. Will Parsons
Drs. Finlay, Roach, Schiffman, Malkin, Parsons & Patenaude
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
7:30 – 8 a.m.Breakfast and Check-in
8 – 8:35 a.m.
Mismatched Repair Syndrome
Dr. Uri Tabori
8:35 – 8:45 a.m. Questions
8:45 – 9:20 a.m.
Li Fraumeni Cancer Predisposition Syndrome
Dr. David Malkin
9:20 – 9:30 a.m. 9:30 – 10:05 a.m. Questions
The Family Centric Cancer Genetics Clinic
10:05 – 10:15 a.m.
10:15 – 10:50 a.m. Questions
Psychological Issues Confronting At-Risk Families
10:50 – 11 a.m.
11 – 11:15 a.m. uestions
Q
Break
11:15 – 11:50 a.m.
Bioinformatic Perils of Cancer Genomics
Dr. Joshua Schiffman
Dr. Andrea Patenaude
Dr. Shahab Asgharzadeh
Conference Registration
Attendees may register via the web at www.nationwidechildrens.org/
wyss-family-symposium or Nationwidechildrens.org/courses-conferences.
Upon receipt of registration payment, each participant registering before
May 1, 2015 will receive a confirmation letter via email. The registration
fee includes the educational materials, which will be provided on a flash
drive, breakfast, lunch and afternoon refreshments. Dinner registration fee
is separate from the conference registration, but may be combined with the
conference payment.
Physician – $175
Nationwide Children’s Physician – $125
Non-Physician Staff – $100
Nationwide Children’s Non-Physician Staff – $75
Residents, Fellows – Complimentary
Patient/Family Members – Complimentary
Students – Complimentary
11:50 a.m. – 12 p.m. Questions
12 – 12:35 a.m. Cancer - Genome Analysis
Dinner Day 1 – $60 (patient/family attendees complimentary)
Late fee after May 1, 2015 – $25 (additional to registration)
Dr. Will Parsons
12:35 – 12:45 p.m.
Questions
Conference and Hotel Accommodations
12:45 – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch and Adjourn
Hilton Columbus Downtown
401 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
www3.hilton.com
Enjoy a refreshing and comfortable stay in the Hilton Columbus
Downtown hotel located in the heart of Columbus and near the Arena
District, the Short North and the North Market. Relax and refresh in
a comfortable modern guest room. Unwind with your favorite show
on a 42-inch flat-screen TV and select from a range of premium TV
channels. Catch up with work at the desk and benefit from high-speed
internet access to keep in touch with family and business. Unwind after
a day of business or sightseeing on a comfortable king- or queen-sized
bed. Upgrade to a spacious suite with a separate sleeping area or indulge
in a stylish Executive room. Executive room guests enjoy access to the
executive lounge with complimentary breakfast and additional food
and drinks.
Meet friends for lunch or dinner and select from a diverse range of
tantalizing cuisine in the inviting Gallerie Bar & Bistro. Enjoy a selection
of tasty snacks and meals in the beautiful atrium setting. Maintain your
fitness routine during your stay with an energizing workout in the fitness
center, and enjoy a refreshing swim in the indoor pool. Make business
easy in the 24-hour business center featuring a range of business-friendly
facilities. Hold business meetings, conferences and elegant weddings in a
choice of versatile meeting rooms accommodating any size of event. The
Greater Columbus Convention Center provides extra meeting space and
is linked to the hotel by a glass skywalk.
Airport
Port Columbus International Airport, located just 10 minutes from the
Hilton Columbus Downtown, is served by 10 airlines and their regional
affiliates providing 350 daily arrivals and departures to 35 airports.
Major carriers include AirTran, Air Canada Express, American, Delta,
Southwest, United and US Airways. All ground transportation may be
accessed via the terminal walkway or baggage claim level exits.
Taxi service is provided by many vendors. The average fare from Port
Columbus International Airport to the Hilton Columbus Downtown
is $35-$40.
Cancellation Policy
A refund, minus 30% for administrative costs, will be given for
cancellations received in writing before May 1, 2015. After this date, no
refunds will be available.
Faculty Disclosure of Commercial Relationships
Consistent with ACCME guidelines, planning committee members
and faculty for this conference are expected to disclose all relevant
financial relationships with any commercial interests in the last 12
months that create, or may be perceived as creating, a conflict related
to the material discussed. Any relationships identified will have been
resolved prior to the delivery of the educational activity. Full disclosure
of relationship(s) and steps taken to resolve (when relevant) will be made
prior to the presentations.
Continuing Education
Physician – The Nationwide Children’s Hospital is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital designates this
live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category
1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation
in the activity.
Psychology – Please call (614) 355-0676 for information
about psychology CE credit for this conference.
Questions?
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Education
Professional Conferencing
700 Children’s Drive
Columbus, OH, 43205
Phone (614) 355-0676 | FAX (614) 355-0670
NationwideChildrens.org/wyss-family-symposium
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital
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Columbus, Ohio 43205
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